"I absolutely believe that people, unless coached, never reach their maximum capabilities."
― Bob Nardelli
Expand Your Perspective
On one of my solo road trips to Southern California, I visited one of my favorite national parks, Joshua Tree National Park.
Far removed from the big cities, it is not contaminated with light pollution.
Hence, the stars can seen brightly at night. After reaching...
Personal Growth
Recondition Yourself Away from the Modern Addiction and Live In the Present Moment
Perry Liao -
“Click less, live more.”
― Abhijit Naskar
Modern Addiction
Recently, I went to Boston for a business conference.
To keep myself focused, I put my phone on airplane mode and only used it during my free time.
On my day off, I explored part of the city. After walking around, I decided to stop by the park and sat on one of the benches.
Scanning...
Personal Growth
Eradicate Mental Blockers and Define Your Own Empowering Belief and Value System
Perry Liao -
“It’s your choice, NOT your upbringing that creates your reality.”
― Dain Heer
Identify Generational Patterns
As farmers in rural China, my family and I lived a simple life.
We raised animals and planted vegetables for food.
Although we didn’t have much, we were healthy, fulfilled, and content.
That all changed after moving to the U.S.
Immediately, we felt a sense of lack in comparison with...
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the things you did. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
– Mark Twain
Treasure the Present Moment
After discovering my purpose, I decided to leave my high-paying engineering job and...
“Dance as though no one's watching.
Sing as though no one's listening.
Love as though you've never been hurt.
Work as though you don't need the money.
Live as though it's heaven on earth”
— Albert D'Souza
What You Have Forgotten
The moment you were born, you were whole, joyful, and free.
You were full of life, zest, and excitement to be living in...
“The only person stopping you from doing something is yourself.”
— Chrissie Hynde
Allow Others Learn Their Own Lessons
Relationships are one of the pillars of my life. Hence, I am constantly evaluating my connections.
To live my best, I want to surround myself with others who have self-awareness and are actively working on themselves. This way, we can grow together by stepping...
Personal Growth
Practice Comfortability With Yourself Through Healing Past Emotional Wounds
Perry Liao -
“You can’t go through life allowing pain to dictate how you behave. It’s easy to sit here in your bedroom and wallow in your hurt feelings. It’s hard to rise above it.”
— Adam Braverman
Learn to Be Comfortable With Yourself
In 2013, I made a decision that changed the trajectory of my life.
During that time, I was in a state of...
Personal Growth
Experience Growth and Wisdom Through Overcoming Adversities and Struggles
Perry Liao -
“Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.”
– Napoleon Hill
Grow Through Adversities and Struggles
To appreciate the natural beauties of life, I go on regular hikes in nature. While walking on the trails, I enjoy the majestic scenery all around me.
This simple activity replenishes my connection with mother Earth and gives...
“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.”
– Maya Angelou
Revisit Your Definition of Success
After starting every new job, I had to create a different routine and...
Personal Growth
Embrace Life’s Endless Waves and Evolve to a Higher Version of Yourself
Perry Liao -
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”
― Maya Angelou
Embrace The Waves
On my recent trip to the big island of Hawaii, I sat on the beach and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.
Time slows down as I am fully present, feeling the sun rays striking my body and...